My latest Bold Types interview is with Maria Vasco, the 23-year-old founder of @UVIDASHOP in the North End, who started her business while at University of Massachusetts Boston and whose parents, both entrepreneurs in East Boston, encouraged her to follow in their path.

It’s always exciting to see the achievements of University of Massachusetts graduates shared with the world. UMass Boston’s Maria Camila Vasco makes everyone here at #UMass proud with her company, @UVIDASHOP, Boston’s first zero-waste store. Congrats Maria & please keep up this important work!

Starting to sense a trend, #Boston’s best & brightest are choosing UMass Boston as the place to learn, grow & create bold strategies to change the future !! @UVIDASHOP #UmassBoston #UMass bostonglobe.com/2021/07/27/bus…

We need to foster more of this; young entrepreneurs (and women of color) creating businesses that fill a need while helping the environment. Kudos @UVIDASHOP for breaking new ground in #Boston! bostonglobe.com/2021/07/27/bus… via The Boston Globe

Thank you so much, we are leading the way together! 🌎💚

Coming up: Maria Vasco talks about @UVIDASHOP, Boston's first zero waste store. Listen: wgbh.org/news/boston-pu…

@UVIDASHOP is Boston’s first zero-waste business, meaning all the products are made sustainably and without the use of plastics. "We have a great community that is supporting the business,” says owner Maria Vasco. wgbh.org/news/local-new…

Maria Camila Vasco has opened @UVIDASHOP, Boston's first zero waste store. She tells us why younger generations are leading the waste-free movement: wgbh.org/news/national-…

Thank you so much for speaking with us! It is an honor 🙌

Good times with Annissa at our store! We are so excited for our ribbon cutting ceremony this Saturday! 🌎🌿

Looking to replace your #SingleUsePlastics with #reusable alternatives? Check out @UVIDASHOP, Boston's first #ZeroWaste Shop! ♻️ 🛍️ clf.org/blog/feature/b…

The climate crisis requires us to take immediate steps toward a cleaner future. The Boston City Council just approved the proposal I filed w/ Matt O'Malley & wutrain to divest city funds from fossil fuels! I'm grateful for their partnership on this important issue. #bospoli #mapoli

🙌💚 She is what Boston needs

Check out Boston's @UVIDASHOP for all your #vegan, #PlasticFree, & #ZeroWaste holiday shopping needs! ♻️ 🌲 💚 ow.ly/eCmU50Hbraa

Meet @UVIDASHOP founder and ceo Maria Vasco (MA USA) uvidashop.com SPONSORED BY MCCI + Foundation for Business Equity #zerowaste #plasticfree #cityofboston #standout #strategy #entrepreneurs #smb #podcast #pandemic #covid19 #innovators #mindingyourbusiness #thankyou youtu.be/21LpD8Yq4bQ

Thank you so much!

Great question😊 Vida means life in Spanish and the U is a reminder that YOU can help keep LIFE on earth through environmental actions 🌎

Thank you so much for visiting! ☺️🌎

Thanks to VistaPrint – stop by any of the following businesses in Boston to get limited-edition gear (while supplies last) and continue to support the Celtics: Not jacks abby @UVIDASHOP @CupcakeTherapy_ Mainely Burgers Bell in Hand Tavern Cathedral Station Bred Zaz Restaurant #ad

On to the next! During each round of the Boston Celtics playoffs, you can find FREE limited edition merch at 10 local small businesses. Go C's!🍀 No purchase necessary. Quantities limited while supplies last. Giveaway limited to maximum of 2 items per person. Items cannot be resold.